About The Company
BNY is a renowned global financial services organization that plays a pivotal role in the international financial ecosystem. With a rich history of innovation and stability, BNY manages nearly 20% of the world's investible assets, demonstrating its significant influence and trustworthiness in the industry. The company is committed to leveraging cutting-edge technologies, including artificial intelligence and advanced
data analytics, to deliver transformative financial solutions to clients worldwide. BNY fosters a culture of continuous growth, innovation, and excellence, making it an ideal environment for professionals seeking to make a meaningful impact in the financial technology space. Recognized as a top destination for innovators and forward-thinkers, BNY encourages bold ideas and supports its employees' professional development, ensuring they stay at the forefront of industry advancements.
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced
Senior Front-End Developer to join BNY’s dynamic team, focusing on the development and evolution of our core design system. This role is integral to shaping the visual and interactive aspects of our digital products, ensuring consistency, scalability, and high-quality user experiences across all platforms. As a key contributor, you will work closely with designers, product managers, and engineering teams to translate design principles into functional, reusable components that serve as the foundation for our user interfaces. Your expertise will help streamline development processes, enhance performance, and support diverse branding and user preferences through sophisticated theming solutions. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence the future of BNY’s digital presence, working on innovative projects with a modern technology stack.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess over 8 years of experience in front-end development, with a strong focus on design system architecture and implementation. You should have expert-level proficiency in
JavaScript and
TypeScript, along with extensive experience working with modern frameworks such as
Angular and
React. Deep knowledge of
CSS, including pre-processors,
CSS variables, variable stacking, and advanced styling techniques, is essential. Experience with
Web Components and managing large-scale design systems, including theming architectures, version control, and dependency management, is highly desirable. You should have excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex
technical concepts to diverse audiences. A keen eye for visual and interaction details, combined with a collaborative mindset, will help you succeed in this role. Additional experience in the financial services or FinTech industry, contributions to open-source projects, and knowledge of AI integration are considered advantageous.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of BNY’s design system, emphasizing reusability, scalability, and ease of maintenance.
- Architect and implement web components that form the building blocks of user interfaces, ensuring consistency and efficiency across applications.
- Drive advanced theming solutions to support multiple brand identities and user preferences, utilizing CSS variables, variable stacking, and sophisticated color systems.
- Manage the full lifecycle of design system components, including development, deployment, versioning, and ongoing updates.
- Oversee library and package dependency management to maintain a stable and efficient development environment.
- Collaborate with design, product, and engineering teams to translate design concepts into technical solutions that meet business needs.
- Promote best practices in front-end development, focusing on performance optimization and accessibility standards.
- Mentor and guide junior developers and team members on design system principles and implementation techniques.
- Develop comprehensive documentation and guidelines for designers and developers to ensure consistent usage of components.
- Create working code demonstrations and prototypes to showcase component capabilities and usage scenarios.
Benefits
BNY offers a competitive compensation package, with a base salary range expected to be between $95,000 and $209,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and market conditions. The total compensation may also include performance-based bonuses, discretionary incentives, and long-term incentive plans. The company provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. BNY is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment that encourages innovation and collaboration. Employees benefit from a culture that values continuous learning, work-life balance, and recognition of individual contributions. The organization also invests in cutting-edge technology and tools to empower employees to excel in their roles and advance their careers.
Equal Opportunity
BNY is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The company is committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, where all employees are treated with respect and dignity. BNY welcomes
applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and encourages individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. The organization believes that diverse teams drive innovation and better serve its global client base, and it actively promotes policies and practices that support equitable opportunities for all employees.